The Bells of St Nicholas
The Bells of St NicholasThe bells of St Nicholas are unusual, but not unique, in that the bell tower stands separately from the church. The tower, or clocker, is a robust structure with walls over 3 metres thick. Climbing the tower to the bells is almost a history lesson in itself. The tower has had a chequered history;during the Napoleonic War it was a holding prison for French prisoners of war. There is a memorial to a prisoner, Jean de Narde, shot whilst trying to escape in the churchyard
The Bells
Bell Ringers As Dereham is the centre of a holiday area, visiting ringersoften join our practice and Sunday worship. Practice nights are sociable occasions and often end with a visit to a local hostelry. Bell ringers are usually people with a wide range of interests, careers, age groups and ringing abilities.
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